The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-14
MRS. EMMoNs's CAREER.

Her Girihood and Matrimonial Ventures In
New En.land-Three Times Married.
B oston Special.
AS far as is generally known. it could be said
of the eccentric Mrs. Emrnons just now enter
tanning in pubic in Washington. as of Topsy,
THAT she growed and never was born" &c
clouded in mystery has been her past history.
eventful as it has been to the public at large
All that is known is that she was met in Boston
some years ago by Professor Emmons, who,
since then. has had to pay the fiddler generously.
Mrs. Emmons was, however, a Yankeeborn
girl. and your correspondent has been able Il.
gather some interesting facts concerning her. In
early life she boastcd of the plebeian name OF
.Welthe Ann Shame Her father owned a poor
apology for farm up in Houlton, Me, neaf
Bangor, where be eked out doubtful living
While her mother was on a visit 70 relatives in
Bridgeport, Mass, she was born, and in her
childhood spent most Of her time here, for the
attractions on the Houlton place were limited.
She was pretty girl, and is we'll remembered
by old residents for her wild, rompng ways
She was noted for the number of her admirers
when still in short clothes, and while early In
her teenB caused much scandal by marrying q
ne'er- do-well named Frederick Tilly, of that
place. He never treated her half decently. and
LED nor dance. so Some say, while others Claimed
that their married life was devil pull devil,n
and that her husband got as good as he sent. At
any rate, she got a divorce on grounds Tilly new
er contested She was very poor, and went home
to live with the family at Houlton, while lilly
remaiEed Bridgewater
At Houlton she accidentally met man named
Albert Munson of New York. who was credited
with being wealthy and after a remarkably
brief cOurtship lasting but few days, she ac-
cepted Muntor. and they were quietly united In
the Smell House. 1t was rumored at the time
that Munson only cot his bride on condition Of
supporting the remainder of the family, and this
belief was furthered by the sudden disappear
ance Of Munson and his wife and the entire FAM
lly together two days after the wedding. It is
said they went West. but Houlton has never seen
them since What became of Munson never
was known. 1t is said he deserted for bet
ter game, but this Substantiated.
Some six or seven years ago there appeared in
Bangor woman stylishly dressed, who, sever
al old Houlton people said was Welths Shame,
t called herself Mrs. Emmons Her remarkable
freaks in public attracted general attention. and
society held aloof on account Of strange stories
told of her actions. She disappeared suddenly
and went to Moosehead Lake, taking the place
by storm. Her demeaHor was so eccentric that
crowds followed her wherever she went she
badly scared the landlords daughter one day by
demas ding her to play a dificuls piece On the
piano Tbs trembling child obeyed. and before
those present was rewarded with handsome
! jeweled neck Mrs. Emmons took from her
own dress. She left Moosehead, bag and bag
gage, early one morning without stopping to
say good bye, and remained unheard of until
last week, when she appeared in New York
Relatives in Bridgewater, including her former
husband. Tilly. are anxious over Munson, and
think his separation from his wife needs investi-
eating.